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Wood County Sheriff’s Report

November 8 Deputy Whisenhunt, animal welfare concern; deputy observed horse in poor condition, contact made with owner who advised it was very old, advised to have it checked at vet to ensure it … more

Lake County Symphonic Band sets spring concert

Members of the Lake Country Symphonic Band will present their spring concert, “Entry of the Guests” on Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m. and Tuesday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Select … more

Mineola to study rules for public events

he way the city of Mineola handles the approval of events such as festivals may be changing. Fire Marshal David Madsen briefed the city council last week about discrepancies between the city … more
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Holiday happenings

Fourth of July celebration photos around Wood County. more

Sesquicentennial festivity aglow at dusk

A balloon glow capped off the day of sesquicentennial festivities dubbed Spring Fling. more

Commissioners deliberate budget

Wood County commissioners met in a workshop to begin fine-tuning the proposed 2024 budget last Thursday morning. Another workshop is scheduled Thursday at 8:30 a.m. in the county courtroom and is … more
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Mineola VFW post to be awarded Purple Heart designation

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7523 in Mineola will be officially designated as a Purple Heart Post on Saturday, March 30, followed by a celebration at 3 p.m. All veterans, citizens of … more

Child sex abuser gets life

A Wood County jury convicted Justin Blaine Sicard of Winnsboro of continuous sexual abuse of a young child, a first-degree felony, on May 9 following a four-day trial. District Judge J. Brad … more

Sabine Stomp to help city mark sesquicentennial

It’s all hands on deck for one of the signature events of the Mineola sesquicentennial celebration – the Sabine Stomp ’23 at the Mineola Nature Preserve Saturday, Sept. 2. The … more

Co-op Operation Round Up grants top $65,000

The Wood County Electric Charitable Foundation, through donations to Operation Round Up, recently granted $65,573 to seven deserving non-profit organizations. Since its founding six years ago… more

Tree lighting to kick off Quitman holiday season

Quitman will open the holiday season with the community tree lighting event on the courthouse square on Thanksgiving Day Thursday, Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. Story time with the elves, music, goodies and … more

Rally demonstrates never giving up

There are images in the sporting world which endure. Images which transcend time and evoke in athletes and spectators alike a sense of awe or finality or even joy.   As a community Wood … more
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Quitman Class of 2023 awarded diplomas

“You’ve been amazing,” first-year Quitman High School Principal Jeff Tittle told the Class of 2023 at Friday’s graduation. Tittle added that one year was not enough time … more

Breakfast benefits local food pantry

Breakfast With a Heart will be hosted by First Christian Church, 209 N. Pacific in Mineola, Saturday, Aug. 5.                         … more

Mineola Fire Department Report

Grass fire: Sept. 18, 2:55 p.m., FM 49 & CR 2250, Mineola. Medical assist, assist EMS crew: Sept. 20, 6:21 p.m., 315 Pegues St., Mineola. Motor vehicle accident with injuries: Sept. 16, … more

Giving Trees set up for C&S toy drive

Giving Trees have been placed for the Mineola   Caring & Sharing community toy drive, now in its 25th year. Ornaments on the trees have the gender and age (up to 12) of the child. … more

AGISD board looks closely at teacher pay

Alba-Golden heard a presentation on teacher pay by Zachary Hobbs from the Texas Association of School Boards Thursday night at a special meeting. Hobbs, who has worked with TASB for 10 years and came … more
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A-GHS celebrates graduates

In an excellently-executed ceremony last Thursday, 42 Alba-Golden seniors walked across the stage at Tyler Junior College Wagstaff Gymnasium and became high school graduates.   The messages … more
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Mineola seniors adding activities

The Mineola Senior Center has added some new activities. On Mondays there is a group playing Rummikub from 10 a.m. to noon at the center. A Game Night has been added on Wednesday from … more

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

September 13 Cpl. Croney, donkey out, CR 1900; got animals back into pasture. Sgt. Morrison, warrant service at Adult Probation. Michael Fletcher arrested for outstanding warrant. … more
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